Peach County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 68th-largest in Georgia

The population of Peach County, Georgia is 28,269 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $68,365, the median home value is $186,100, and the median age is 37.8.

The population of Peach County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (28,104 → 29,213), a +0.28% annualized rate.

Peach County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

28,269

Population

+0.28%

Annual growth

188

People / sq mi

$68,365

Median Income

$186,100

Median Home Value

Peach County covers 150 sq mi of land at 188.1 people per square mile.

About Peach County, GA

Peach County is a county in Georgia with a population of 28,269. It ranks #68 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 37.8, in line with the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Peach County is $68,365, below the US median of $74,580. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $186,100, with monthly rent averaging $901. The homeownership rate of 70.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Peach County reflects 24.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.0 minutes each way.

Peach County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Peach County had a population of 28,104 in 2010 and 29,213 in 2024, a 3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,213 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.

29,213

Population (2024)

28,104

Population (2010)

29,213

Peak (2024)

0.28%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	28,104	-	-	estimate
2011	28,031	-73	-0.26%	estimate
2012	28,012	-19	-0.07%	estimate
2013	27,411	-601	-2.15%	estimate
2014	27,391	-20	-0.07%	estimate
2015	27,216	-175	-0.64%	estimate
2016	27,111	-105	-0.39%	estimate
2017	27,179	+68	+0.25%	estimate
2018	27,574	+395	+1.45%	estimate
2019	27,697	+123	+0.45%	estimate
2020	28,042	+345	+1.25%	estimate
2021	28,254	+212	+0.76%	estimate
2022	28,484	+230	+0.81%	estimate
2023	28,807	+323	+1.13%	estimate
2024	29,213	+406	+1.41%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	46.8%
Black or African American	43.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.2%

Age & Sex

37.8

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

16.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

8.5%

20–24

9.3%

25–34

11.9%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

8.3%

60–64

5.7%

65–74

10.1%

75–84

4.0%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$68,365$-6,299 vs state
Mean household income	$89,113
Per-capita income	$33,624
Poverty rate	13.0%+3.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.9%
Employment-to-population	54.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.7%

Public administration

10.0%

Education & health care

9.4%

Manufacturing

9.0%

Finance & real estate

8.6%

Retail trade

7.3%

Information

6.3%

Construction

5.9%

The largest employment sector in Peach County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

77.7%

Public transit

9.9%

Work from home

22.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$186,100$-86,800 vs state

Median home value

$901

Median rent

70.5%

Homeownership rate

12,114

Total housing units

84.9%

Occupied

15.1%

Vacant

29.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.8%

With health insurance

93.3%

With broadband internet

28.6%

Foreign-born

11.6%

Veterans (18+)

17.6%

With a disability

93.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.7%

High School+

24.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peach County, Georgia has a population of 28,269 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 188 people per square mile.

The population of Peach County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (28,104 → 29,213), a +0.28% annualized rate.

The median household income in Peach County, Georgia is $68,365, with mean (average) household income of $89,113 and per-capita income of $33,624. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Peach County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (46.8%), Black or African American (43.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Peach County, Georgia is 37.8 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Peach County is $186,100 and median monthly rent is $901. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,114 total housing units, 15.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Peach County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Peach County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.